Kuwait City: Representing His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei highlighted the significance of the International Invention Fair in the Middle East during its closing ceremony. The event, under the patronage of the Crown Prince, underscored Kuwait's commitment to fostering innovation and scientific research.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Minister Al-Tabtabaei praised the organization and participation in the fair, emphasizing Kuwait's pride in its leadership in supporting innovation. He noted that the efforts of the Kuwait Scientific Club portray a positive image of Kuwait and honor the Crown Prince's patronage. The minister expressed appreciation for the scientific achievements of the inventors, which deserve recognition and support.
Al-Tabtabaei stated that awards were based on the scientific and practical value of inventions. He reaffirmed the Ministry of Education's commitment to supporting Kuwaiti inventors and collaborating with the Kuwait Scientific Club and other institutions to create an enabling environment for innovation. The minister stressed the importance of such events for building a creative generation capable of achieving sustainable development and elevating Kuwait's global status.
Chairman of the Kuwait Scientific Club and President of the Fair's Supreme Committee, Talal Al-Kharafi, remarked that the exhibition has become a global platform for creativity and innovation, bringing together brilliant minds to present inventions and share visions for humanity. He emphasized that honoring scientists and inventors serves as a message that science is crucial for facing future challenges, and societies must value their scholars.
Al-Kharafi reiterated the Kuwait Scientific Club's commitment to fostering innovation, noting that invention is key to progress and development. He appreciated the participation of the Arab League and its organizations, emphasizing their role in supporting youth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Arab world.
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Ambassador Jassem Al-Budaiwi, highlighted the GCC states' focus on supporting Gulf youth in innovation and invention, key to the region's future. He stated that the fair provides a platform for Gulf inventors to showcase innovations and engage with stakeholders.
The event featured 180 inventors from 42 countries, showcasing 230 inventions in various scientific fields. Mexican inventor Alejandro Miranda Guerra received the grand prize for outstanding innovation. Other awards included the Kuwait Scientific Club Prize to Russian inventors, the Geneva International Invention Exhibition Prize to an Iranian inventor, and the GCC Patent Office prizes to Saudi and Qatari inventors.
For the first time, the Arab League Prize was awarded to Saudi inventors. Prizes were also given to inventors from Iraq, Kuwait, and Morocco. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA) awarded prizes to Kuwaiti and Chinese inventors. Lastly, the UNESCO Prize recognized Chinese inventors for their innovations.